Wednesday, February 1, 2023

An Update from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)

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Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,


Happy Black History Month! As you find ways to recognize and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our country, I hope you will consider attending one of our office’s events. First, we have a webinar on February 8th with our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director, Pete Hill. He will interview Chanel Johnson, Executive Director of the Banneker-Douglass Museum, about the current exhibit: The Radical Voice of Blackness, Speaks of Resistance and Joy. Then, on February 16th, our office will host the ‘Few of the Many’ awards celebration in partnership with the Caucus of African American Leaders. This event recognizes African American residents in Anne Arundel County who have made lasting contributions to their communities. Details on both events can be found below.


As you may know, I have served in my new role as Director for about three months. It has been amazing speaking with residents across the county and learning what makes each community unique. The Budget Town Halls have been one of the ways I connect with community members. So if you live in District 6, I hope to see you tomorrow at Annapolis High School, where I also happened to graduate, for the District 6 Budget Town Hall. I am excited to hear what residents want to see prioritized in the FY24 budget.


As always, we have great information highlighted below, so please take a look.


Sincerely,


Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. AACPS Announcing an Initiative to Boost Relationships Between Schools and Communities | 2. District 1 Budget Town Hall | 3. District 7 Budget Town Hall| 4. Visit to Key School

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A Statement From

County Executive Pittman and Police Chief Awad

on the Release of Footage Detailing Tyre Nichols’ Violent Arrest

 Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman issued the following statement after the release of footage showing Tyre Nichols’ violent arrest. 


“America and Anne Arundel County are weeping tonight, as am I and my wife Erin. 


“We saw the worst of humanity in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers, and we saw the best of humanity in the response of his mother, Mrs. RowVaughn Wells.


“Her love for her son, and his love for her are a heart-wrenching inspiration. Her ability to call for peace amidst the loss, and to commend her police chief and district attorney while condemning the officers’ actions, even while expressing sadness toward them and their families, is an extraordinary example for the rest of us to follow. 


“I, and I hope others, will take to heart the words of our Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal Awad: “The answer does not exist in division and violence. The answer rests within us all to unite, to wrap our arms around this family, to uplift and support this family, to uplift and support one another, and continue the necessary work to prevent another tragedy.”


“Despite what happened in Memphis I know that in Maryland and in Anne Arundel County, we will make progress. Our communities are engaged, our elected leaders are engaged, our law enforcement agencies are engaged, and this incident will only inspire us to work harder toward peace.”

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) for a Lunch and Learn webinar recognizing National Black History Month on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at noon.


Pete Hill, Director of EDI, will interview Chanel Johnson, Executive Director of Banneker-Douglass Museum & Maryland Commission on African American History and

Culture, about the current exhibit: The Radical Voice of Blackness, Speaks of Resistance and Joy.


Sign up by clicking here!

County Executive Pittman and Arundel Community Development Services Announce Pre-Application for Affordable Rental Housing Production

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) announced the opening of pre-applications for the production of affordable rental housing projects. Pre-applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and successful pre-applicants will be invited to submit a full application.


“There is an affordable housing crisis in our county and we intend to do all we can to address it,” said County Executive Pittman. “This program is just one effort to restore equity and ensure access to affordable rental housing for those who need it most.”


Administered by ACDS on behalf of Anne Arundel County, the program makes federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funding, County General funds, and Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Trust Funds available for the development and redevelopment of affordable rental housing units. Qualified nonprofit organizations and for-profit development partners are eligible to submit a pre-application. Pre-applications will be reviewed by ACDS staff and the ACDS Development Committee for consideration.


Read the full announcement.

Announcement from the Maryland Department of Human Services - Family Investment Administration

2023 COVID-19 Benefits Update


The federal government recently announced significant changes that impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance programs (MA). The changes will end some benefits and services that were temporarily made available to customers due to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) during the COVID -19 Pandemic.


The federal decision ends SNAP Emergency Allotments and a pandemic-era prohibition on closing active MA cases. Emergency Allotments are extra SNAP benefits provided to eligible households since April 2020. All SNAP households will see a decrease in benefits due to this policy change. Also, the State will start closing MA cases if the recipient is no longer eligible due to changes in household circumstances or fails to renew his or her case. 


The specific change in SNAP benefit amount is the result of a recent federal law; therefore, it is not subject to the fair hearing regulations. 7 CFR 271.7(f)


Please click the links below to learn more about the federal benefits changes and how they may impact you. 


Please join the Department of Recreation and Parks at the "Adventure Awaits" Camp Fair at Severna Park High School (60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park) on Saturday, February 4, from 10 am to 12 pm. The Summer Camp Fair will have representatives on hand to showcase all of our summer camps and programs located throughout Anne Arundel County and to answer any questions you might have. We’ll highlight our Summer Fun Centers, Day Camps, Adaptive Camps, Specialty Camps, Dance, Adult programs, and much more. Registration for Summer Camps will open up at 12:00 am (midnight) on February 4th, all families can log in to their accounts and register at that time! Assistance with online registration will be offered at the camp fair if needed. 


Learn more.

Opportunities for Public Comment

County Council Meeting - February 6, 2023


Below is a list of legislation receiving a public hearing at the upcoming County Council meeting. Let your voice be heard during the public comment period for each of these!

Bill 1-23: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – General Provisions – Uses and Structures – Temporary Uses

Bill 2-23: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Private Disposition of Surplus Real Property

Please note: the legislation scheduled to be heard at the next County Council meeting is subject to change. Click here for an up-to-date list and to see other legislation that has been introduced but is not scheduled for a hearing at the next meeting.

Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Maryland/Danger Zones


Deadline: March 5, 2023


The Baltimore District has received a request from the Naval Support Activity Annapolis for the establishment of three danger zones in the waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the vicinity of the Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland. Contact: April Sparkman at 410-962-0148 or april.e.sparkman@usace.army.mil.


Click here for more information.

Grant Opportunities

Need help finding grant opportunities? Visit the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library to access free resources! 90% of U.S. Foundations don’t have websites, but you can find information about these funders with Foundation Directory Online Professional, a fundraising database where nonprofits can find potential funders targeted to their project areas. Or search Grants to Individuals, a database with information on more than 10,000 foundations that give grants or scholarships to individuals. As a Funding Information Network partner, the library offers quarterly events about grants and nonprofits. You can also sign up anytime for a One-on-One Training to learn the basics of searching these resources. Find the right funders for you, so you have the best chance to win your grant! 

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together


Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.


Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) announced its 2023 Call for Proposals. AAWGT will award grants from $5,000 to $25,000 that support its mission to improve the quality of life for women and families in Anne Arundel County. 


Click here for additional information.

County Executive's Community Support Grants Program


Application Deadline: February 21, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.


The County Executive's Office is pleased to offer Community Support Grants to eligible non-profit organizations. The program will award up to $50,000 in funding. FY 2024 funding will be available for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and is contingent on approval of the FY 2024 budget.


Click here for details.

Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration


Application Deadline: March 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.


The Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program is a partnership between the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Anne Arundel County Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration, and the City of Annapolis. This award program aims to improve water quality in the County’s local streams and waterways, as called for in the County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and County and City of Annapolis’ Stormwater Management Inventory and Watershed Improvement Plan, which require reductions in storm flow volume and pollutants entering the County’s waterways.


Learn more.

Subdivision Application Meetings

Residents can view a calendar of upcoming meetings in their area, review site plans and other documents, attend virtual meetings, watch previously recorded meetings, and provide public comments directly to the Office of Planning and Zoning - all through the new Community Meetings website. See a partial list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

National Business Park

North - Parcel 9R Sketch (Par 9, 70, & 173)


Property Location:

Parcel 9 (located at the intersection of National Business Park Parkway and Guardian Way)


Meeting Date: 2023-02-01

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Sunrise Beach

Lot 11


Property Location:

922 Waterview Drive

Crownsville, MD 21032


Meeting Date: 2023-02-06

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Watershed

Lot 1R


Property Location:

Southwest quadrant of the intersection of Maryland Route 198 and Reserve Boulevard


Meeting Date: 2023-02-08

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Quiet Waters Retreat - P584607


Property Location:

600 Quiet Waters Park Road

Annapolis, MD 21403


Meeting Date:  2023-02-13

In-Person | Time:  6:30 PM

Arnold Farms Minor Subdivision


Property Location:

1355 Ritchie Highway Arnold, MD 21012 (at the intersection OF East Joyce Lane)


Meeting Date:  2023-02-14

In-Person | Time:  6:00 PM

Key School Science & Library Center Addition


Property Location:

534 Hillsmere Drive

Annapolis, MD 21403


Meeting Date:  2023-02-15

In-Person | Time:  6:30 PM

COVID-19 Updates

County COVID-19 Data Dashboard

Visit the Department of Health's website for more information.

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden & Tameka Smith.


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